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FlowSwitch FS 550

Product catalog summary

Overview
The FlowSwitch FS 550 is a contactless flow switch designed for monitoring the flow of bulk solids such as powders, dusts, pellets, or granules. It utilizes microwave technology to detect disturbances in material transport, helping to prevent issues like clogged pipelines or material loss.

Application Industries
The FS 550 is versatile and applicable in various industries including feed, construction materials, chemical, energy production, foundries, glass production, rubber, wood & pellets, ceramics, plastics, food, metal production, minerals, pharmaceuticals, pigment production, recycling, synthetic materials, textiles, detergent, and cement industries.

Advantages

Reliable, non-contact microwave measurement.
Operates over several meters without impairing bulk material.
Highly sensitive and responsive with adjustable gain and filter.
Easy installation and retrofitting.
Maintenance-free with rugged stainless steel construction.
Safe operation due to active self-monitoring.

Functionality
The FS 550 emits microwaves that reflect off passing materials, converting these reflections into a flow-proportional output signal for trend measurement. It can be installed in various conveying systems and detects material flow issues from a distance.

Technical Specifications

Housing Material: Stainless steel (1.4307).
Sensor Surface: Teflon (optional ceramic).
Ambient Temperature: -20°C to +60°C.
Process Temperature: -20°C to +85°C.
Process Pressure: 6 bar (optional 30-60 bar).
Protection Class: IP65.
Power Supply: 24 VDC (18 - 30 VDC).
Power Consumption: Approx. 80 mA at 24 VDC.
Transmitting Power: 10 dBm.
Analog Output: 4-20mA.
Electrical Connection: Pluggable screw terminals.
Adjustable Parameters: Amplification, filters.
Parameterization: Directly on the device via keys.
Indicators: LED green (in operation), Bar chart (e.g., field strength).
Max. Load: 500 Ohm.

Contact Information
Mütec Instruments - Your safe choice
At the Kaempen 26, D-21220 Seevetal-Ramelsloh
Tel.: +49 4185/8083-0
Fax: +49 4185/8083-80
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.muetec.de

Catalog excerpts

w Your safe choice The FlowSwitch FS 550 monitors the flow of solids. It is a robust microwave-built flow monitor that detects disturbances in the transport of powders, dusts, pellets or granules at an early stage. This helps to avoid difficulties that may occur due to clogged pipelines, loss of material or other problems with the conveying system. The compact device can be used wherever monitoring of bulk material movement is required. Feed industry Construction materials Coating processes Chemical industry Energy production Foundries Glass production Rubber industry Wood & pellets Lime works Ceramics production Plastics production Food industry Metal production Minerals Pharmaceuticals Pigment production Recycling Synthetic materials Textiles Detergent industry Cement industry etc. HUMY 300/3000 Continuous inline humidity measurement MF 3000 Microwave flow measureme FS 5501 Microwave flow monitoringl FS 600 Electrostatic flow monitoring FS 710/750/780 Tribo-electric dust monitoring LC 510 Microwave level monitoring

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Technical data Advantages - Reliable, non-contact microwave measurement - Works within several meters distance - No impairment of the bulk material - Very sensitive and responsive - Flexible due to adjustable gain, filter, - Easy to install and retrofit - Wear and maintenance free - Rugged stainless steel construction - 100 % safe operation due to active self-monitoring Function The FlowSwitch FS 550 is based on the latest microwave technology. When a material passes the sensor, the emitted microwaves are reflected. This is converted into a flow-proportional output signal for trend measurement....

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FlowSwitch FS 550

FlowSwitch FS 550

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